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Sarah M. Eaton
also known as Sarah Mahony
About Sarah
Biography
Sarah M. Eaton received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Maryland, College Park in 2003. In 2007, she earned her J.D. from Seton Hall School of Law. While at Seton Hall, she participated in the Juvenile Justice Clinic – Public Defender’s Unit, and served as Co-administrative Vice President of the Family Law Association. Ms. Eaton also served as a legal volunteer for the Association of Children of New Jersey. Prior to working in privacte practice, Ms. Eaton served as the law clerk for the Honorable Julie M. Marino, J.S.C. in Somerset County. She is admitted to the bars of New Jersey, New York, District of Columbia, and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Asociation and serves as an Attorney Member of the District XIII Ethics Committee. Ms. Eaton has been practicing exclusively family law since 2007 and is currently a co-chair of the Family Law Committee for the Somerset County Bar Association.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Alimony
25%
18 years
Child Custody
25%
18 years
Child Support
25%
18 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
18 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Lepp, Mayrides & Eaton, LLC
92 East Main Street, Suite 206, Somerville, NJ, 08876
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Sarah M. Eaton's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best
I’ve used several attorneys over the years but Sarah is completely different. She knows the issues and advocates effectively. She is always fair and honest with me. I could not be happier with her work ethic and attention to details which is very important in my case.
Posted by V Patel | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exemplary service
Sarah understood my case completely and guided me through each step of the process. She was a ray of hope to me all through my divorce proceedings. Not only was she able to defend me from unjust accusations, her calm and empathetic demeanor provided emotional strength to me. With her vast knowledge i...
Posted by Alok | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce made easy
I don't know many people who have had a divorce but I am certain that by any standard my divorce had some really strange elements to it. Sarah was key to me keeping my sanity. She talked me through the entire process and fought back on my behalf when needed. She was of great support to me and I fe...
Posted by Barbara | June 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Diligent and caring
When my ex decided he wanted to change our matrimonial settlement after 6 years, the firm of Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp and Donofrio was recommended to me. Initially, I thought I was going to work with someone else at the firm, but Sarah was assigned to me. Throughout the process, and it has been alm...
Posted by Janet | June 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sarah Mahony Attorney Review - Divorce Case
Sarah Mahony was retained to represent me in my divorce. Sarah took the time to understand my case and was always prepared for each step of the divorce process, e.g., Early Settlement Panel, mediation, etc. Sarah was always available to me when needed, and consulted me so that the divorce would be ...
Sarah M. Eaton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sarah and I represented opposing parties in a prenuptial agreement. She was incredibly responsive, hardworking and easy to work with, but also appropriately advocated for her client's interests and rights. While the parties were not adversarial, there were still some strong emotions that were part of the negotiation process and Sarah addressed those issues with care and kindness. I look forward to working with Sarah in the future and would highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sarah is a highly effective, tenacious attorney and worthy adversary who is well versed in family law. Sarah and I have been opposing counsel on several matters and I find her to be aggressive but reasonable in her approach to cases. Sarah stays focused on the important issues in representing her clients and negotiating a settlement in their best interests. I am pleased to recommend Sarah or have her as opposing counsel in any matter."
"Sarah is an impressive litigator. She has a tenacious regard for the positions of her clients and her work ethic is unrivaled. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
"I have known Sarah for 11 years, and I endorse her. She is a highly effective, knowledgeable, diligent and zealous advocate for all of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. As peers in the family law community, I know Sarah to be highly respected and I would absolutely recommend her as an attorney on any matter."
"Sarah and I were able to settle a very contentious case. She was a very effective advocate for her client and was able to keep our difficult settlement negotiations focused and on track. She is a hardworking attorney who is well versed in Family Law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a wonderful family law attorney who truly knows how to appropriately approach a case in a reasonable way while advocating for her clients. Sarah is able to see the big picture and works to facilitate a settlement for the best interests of her client and their family. I am pleased to recommend Sarah or to have her as opposing counsel on any matter."
"Sarah and I are opposing counsel on a matter. She has been great to work with - she is fair, reasonable and does not look to overlitigate issues just to win. I would recommend Sarah as an attorney on any case."
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Experience
Honors
2025
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
10 Best for NJ, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Managing Partner, Lepp, Mayrides & Eaton, LLC
2013 - 2021
Associate, Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp & D'Onofrio, LLP
2012 - 2012
Associate, Weinberger Law Group, LLC
2008 - 2012
Associate, DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk to Honorable Julie M. Marino, P.J.Cr., Superior Court of NJ
Associations
2025 - Present
Somerset County Bar AssociationTrustee
2025 - Present
District XIII Ethics CommitteeChair
2017 - Present
District XIII Ethics CommitteeAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Somerset County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2013 - 2014
Somerset County Bar Association, Young Lawyers CommitteeChair
2012 - 2014
Somerset County Bar FoundationTrustee
Education
2004
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Maryland, College Park
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2023
New Jersey State Bar Association - New Jersey Family Lawyer
How to Obtain Personal Jurisdiction Over Defendants in Interstate Flight Domestic Violence Matters
2014
The Clarion
Apportioning the Financial Burden of College for a Child of Divorced Parents: An Overview of New Jersey Case Law
2011
New Jersey Lawyer Magazine
An Overview of Recent Statutory Changes to Privacy Law in India in Comparison to Similar U.S. and EU Privacy Rules
Languages
English